After gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, the new connection between the stomach pouch and the small intestine may narrow. This is called an anastomotic stenosis. It’s also known as a stricture.
A necrotizing soft tissue infection causes patches of tissue to die. It is a very serious and life-threatening condition needing immediate medical care.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat many conditions from severe burns to carbon monoxide poisoning. But like all medical procedures, it has some risks. Here's what you need to know about.
Pressure injuries are sores that happen on areas of the skin that are under pressure. The pressure can come from lying in bed, sitting in a wheelchair, or wearing a cast for a long time.
A detailed look at dyssomnia sleep disorders. These sleep disorders are caused by another health problem.
A mild concussion is caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
How and when you feel sleepy has to do with your sleep/wake cycles. These cycles are set off by chemicals in the brain.
One way that scientists measure sleep is through brain waves, which change in specific ways as you move through the sleep process. Your brain waves change during four basic stages of sleep.
Dizziness and a spinning sensation (vertigo) are classic symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. These disorders can strike at any age. But they are most common as you get older.
Herpes meningoencephalitis is an infection of the brain and the tissue that covers it with the herpes simplex virus.